KARCHER BDS, Duo Series Disc Machine Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Karcher

KARCHER BDS, Duo Series Disc Machine

KARCHER BDS, Duo Series Disc Machine-product

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be re-cycled. Please do not throw the packaging material into household waste; please send it for recycling.
Correct disposal of this product. This label indicates that the prod-uct may not be disposed of with normal household waste through-out the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environ-ment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please recycle this product responsibly to enable sustainable reuse of material resources. To dispose of your used device, please take it to the return and collection system or contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. The dealer will accept the product in order to re-cycle it in an environmentally friendly way. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Warranty

The warranty terms published by the rele-vant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in man-ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service center. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Proper use

Use this appliance only as directed in these operating instructions.

CAUTION: This appliance is for indoor use only.

The appliance may only be equipped with original accessories and spare parts.
The appliance is not suited for the use in potentially explosive environments.
This appliance is suited for the commer-cial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospi-tals, factories, shops, offices, and rental companies.
The application temperature ranges from +5°C to +40°C.

Safety instructions

Before using the appliance for the first time, read and observe these operating instruc-tions and the accompanying brochure: Safety information for Disc single-pulley machine machines No. 5.956-659.0.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Safety Devices

Safety devices serve to protect the user and must not be rendered operational or their functions bypassed.

Lock

Prevents the device from switching on unintentionally. To switch on the device, press the unlocking button, then the ON/OFF switch.

Install the push rod

Prior to operation, the push rod must be installed as shown and the appliance has to be connected to power.
Illustration on the inside of the front cover

Device elements

The device illustration shows the BDS 43/ 150 C Classic device. The BDS 43/Duo C device differs slightly from this.

Actuator, disc brush/pad driver plate 2 Brush/pad driver plate
Dosing lever for detergent solution (option)
Switch ON / OFF
Cable hook
Unlocking button
Handle
Lever for level adjustment
Fuse for brush drive
Socket for accessories
Detergent tank (option)
Motor casing
Brush speed switch (BDS 43/Duo C only) ** not included in the scope of delivery

Startup

The power cord must be checked regularly for damages, such as cracks or aging. If damage is found, the cable must be replaced before further use.
Check appliances for damage, and have damages repaired by customer service.

Power connection

For connection values, see technical data and type plate.
The electrical connections must be done by an electrician according to IEC 60364-1.

DANGER Risk of electric shock.

Do not drive over the mains cable.

DANGER Risk of injury!

Never wrap the mains cable around your body or your neck.
Do not let the mains cable come in contact with the rotating brushes or rotating pads.

Attach the brush/pad

Note:
Please select the correct accessory for your cleaning task.

Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Pull the lever for level adjustment.
Swivel the handle to the front into a ver-tical position.
Release the lever for level adjustment.
Tilt the appliance rearward.
Place the disc brush/driver plate onto the actuator and turn in anti-clockwise direction.

Fill the detergent tank (option)

WARNING
Risk of damage. Only use the recommended detergents. With other detergents, the opera-tor bears the increased risk regarding the op-erational safety and danger of accident. Only use detergents that are free from solvents, hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid. Follow the safety instructions for using de-tergents.

Fill detergent solution into the detergent tank.

Operation

WARNING Risk of injury! The operation of the appli-ance requires practice.

Ensure that there are no obstacles in the area to be cleaned.
Check the floor consistency for its suitability.
The handling becomes more difficult with uneven or rough surfaces.

Adjust the working position of the handle

WARNING
Risk of accident due to loss of control over the appliance. Do not adjust the handle un-less the motor is at a standstill.

Pull the lever for level adjustment.
Swivel the handle into a comfortable position.
Release the lever for level adjustment.

Select brush speed (BDS 43/Duo Conly)

WARNING
Risk of accident due to loss of control over the appliance. Only operate the switch for the brush speed when the motor is at a standstill.

Set the switch of the brush speed to the desired speed.
LO: 150 revolutions per minute
HI: 300 revolutions per minute

Turning on the Appliance

ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do not operate the appliance on the spot.

Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Adjust the handle to the desired working position. See chapter “Adjusting the working position of the handle”.
Hold the handle with both hands.
Depress the unlocking button and keep it depressed.
Use the ON/OFF switch.
To do this, swivel the handle down at least 3 steps from the vertical position.
Release the unlocking button.
Release the ON/OFF switch to interrupt operation.

Control the direction

Left: Press the handle downward.
Right: Raise the handle.

Cleaning

Apply the detergent solution to the floor or use the dosing lever of the detergent tank (option).
Move the appliance over the surface to be cleaned.
Repeat the process for severe contamination.
Afterward, pick up the wastewater with a wet vacuum or a cloth.

Shutting down

Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Pull the lever for level adjustment.
Move the handle into a vertical position.
Release the lever for level adjustment.
Remove the detergent tank (option) and dispose of unused detergent solution.
Wind the mains cable around the cable hooks.
Rinse the detergent tank (option) with clear water.
Place the appliance into the parking position.
Remove the driver plate/disc brush.
Clean the casing with a damp cloth.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.

Pull the lever for level adjustment.
Move the handle into a vertical position.
Release the lever for level adjustment.
Tilt the appliance backwards into the transport position and drive it to its des-tination location.
When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guide-lines from slipping and tipping over.

Storage

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.

Place the appliance into the parking po-sition.
Store the appliance in a dry room, frost-protected room.

Care and maintenance

DANGER: Risk of injury. Pull the plug from the mains be-fore carrying out any tasks on the appliance.

Rinse contaminated disc brushes with water.
Wash contaminated pads at a max. temperature of 60 °C.
Clean the casing with a damp cloth.
Check the mains connection cable for damages.

Troubleshooting

DANGER
Risk of injury. Pull the plug from the mains be-fore carrying out any tasks on the appliance. In case of faults that cannot be remedied using the table below please contact the customer service.

Fault	Remedy

Insuffi-

cient cleaning result

| Replace contaminated pads

and wash them at a max. tem- perature of 60 °C.

Replace worn disc brush / pad.
Rinse contaminated disc brushes with water
Check the suitability of brush/

pad and detergent for the re- spective use.

Appliance

vibrates strongly

| Check for correct seating of

disc brush/pad.

Check pad attachment.
Position the handle lower.
Pad does

not turn

| Reset fuse of brush drive.
Check if foreign bodies are

blocking the brush/pad; re- move the foreign bodies if re- quired.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Only use original accessories and spare parts, they ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device.
For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaerch-er.com.

Description	Order No.

BDS 43/150 C pad drive

board

| 6.369-899.0
BDS 43/Duo C pad drive

board

(white), set (5x)

| 6.371-256.0
Diamond pad, medium (yel-

low), set (5x)

| 6.371-257.0
Diamond pad, fine (green), set (5x)| 6.371-238.0
Pad, melamine (grey/white),

set (2x)

| 6.371-023.0
Pad, soft (white), set (5x)| 6.369-469.0
Pad, medium (red), set (5x)| 6.369-470.0
Pad, medium hard (green),

set (5x)

| 6.369-472.0
Pad, hard (black), set (5x)| 6.369-473.0
Water tank complete| 9.753-058.0
Add-on kit additional weight| 2.642-802.0

Technical specifications

| BDS

43/

150 C

| BDS

43/ Duo C

---|---|---
Power connection
Mains voltage| V| 220-240
Frequency| Hz| 50
Max. power intake| W| 1500| 1800
Type of protection| | IPX4
Protective class| | I
Socket: max. power output| W| 500| 1800
Maximum allowed

net impedance

| Ohm| 0,433
Brush/pad
Diameter| mm| 430
Speed| 1/min| 150| 150/

300

Contact pressure| N/cm2| 0,30
Dimensions and weights
Weight (without ac- cessories)| kg| 43| 42
Length| mm| 590
Width| mm| 430
Height| mm| 1180
Top clearance| mm| 90| 125/

370

Cable length| m| 15
Content detergent

tank (Option)

| l| 12
Values determined as per EN 60335-2- 67
Total oscillation val-

ue

| m/s2| <2,5
Uncertainty K| m/s2| 1,5
Sound pressure lev-

el LpA

| dB(A)| 66,3
Uncertainty KpA| dB(A)| 2
Sound power level

LWA + Uncertainty KWA

| dB(A)| 84
Exception according to Regulation (EU)

2019/1781 Annex I Section 2 (12): j)

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine de-scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval.

Product : Floor cleaner
Type: 1.291-xxx
Relevant EU Directives
2006/42/EG (+2009/127/EG)
2014/30/EU
2011/65/EU
Commission regulation(s) (EU) 2019/1781
Applied harmonized standards
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–67
EN 55014-1:2006 + A1: 2009 + A2:2011
EN 55014-2:1997 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2008
EN 61000–3–2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 62233: 2008
EN IEC 63000: 2018
EN 61000–3–11: 2000
Applied conformity evaluation method 2000/14/EG

Applied national standards

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.

Documentation supervisor:

S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Straße 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-221
Winnenden, 2021/09/01

Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the product de-scribed below complies with the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the product is modified without our prior approval.

Product: Floor cleaner
Type: 1.291-xxx
Currently applicable UK Regulations
S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended)
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)
S.I. 2017/2032 (as amended)
Commission Regulation(s)
(EU) 2019/1781
Designated standards used
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–67
EN 55014-1:2006 + A1: 2009 + A2:2011
EN 55014-2:1997 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2008
EN 61000–3–2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 62233: 2008
EN IEC 63000: 2018
EN 61000–3–11: 2000
Applied conformity assessment procedure
S.I. 2001/1701 (as amended)
National standards used
The signatories act on behalf of and with of
the authority of the company management.

Documentation supervisor:

S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Straße 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2021/09/01

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Documents / Resources

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